Bigmouth Zhu Yizhou and the Challenge Letter
Inside the residence of the Holy Son of the Azure Cloud Sect, goblets were filled with fine wine and Spirit Cuisine, and a banquet was in full swing.
Zhu Yizhou, as the host, was entertaining his junior brothers and sisters in the sect who possessed Heavenly Spirit Root.
His gaze, however, frequently fell upon the Holy Wang Ruoxi, who was dressed in a green dress and had a graceful figure.
He glanced at Wang Ruoxi, then took out the Ice Fire Fruit and distributed it to everyone:
"Please, everyone, try this! This Ice Fire Fruit is a spiritual fruit I found a few days ago in a valley halfway up Spirit Light Mountain."
Consuming it allows one to temper their physical body with the power of ice and fire within the spiritual fruit, bringing immense benefits.
Junior Sister Ruoxi, you should try it too; it will greatly benefit your cultivation.
"Thank you for the gift, Senior Brother Zhu."
A look of joy appeared on Wang Ruoxi's face as she reached out and took the Ice Fire Fruit.
Seeing her readily accept, Zhu Yizhou's lips unconsciously curled upwards, his tone becoming even more solicitous, and he patted his chest, promising:
"As long as Junior Sister Ruoxi is happy! I will definitely share any rare spiritual fruits I find with you as soon as possible in the future."
Seeing this, Lin Yan laughed and joked, "Senior Brother Zhu is truly deeply in love with Senior Sister Wang."
"I always think of sharing good things with her first. We're really benefiting from Senior Sister Wang's kindness today."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yizhou gave Lin Yan an approving look, but when his gaze returned to Wang Ruoxi, it was full of tenderness.
Just then, a maid from the Holy Son's residence hurried into the banquet hall, bowed to Zhu Yizhou, and presented him with a gold-embossed challenge letter, respectfully reporting:
"Your Majesty, someone has delivered this challenge to you outside the mountain gate."
As soon as these words were spoken, the lively banquet fell silent instantly, and everyone's eyes turned to the challenge letter, filled with curiosity.
Lin Yan spoke first, "I wonder which arrogant fool dared to challenge Senior Brother Zhu; they're simply courting death."
The others chimed in, "Senior Brother Zhu is the Holy Son of our Azure Cloud Sect. How can just anyone challenge him?"
Senior brother, you don't need to lift a finger; we can handle it for you.
Zhu Yizhou's face also darkened, and he snorted coldly, "I'd like to see which madman dares to challenge me. Does he really think I'm an easy target?"
Before he finished speaking, he grabbed at the air, and the challenge letter landed steadily in his palm.
Upon unfolding, the handwriting is clear and strong:
Zhu Yizhou (personal address)
You once came to my door and, on the grounds that our talents are too different and we are not worthy of living together, publicly broke off our engagement, trampling my Su Yuxuan underfoot.
Three months from now, at 9:00 AM, I will face you in a duel at the Flying Immortal Arena in Flying Immortal City.
If you win, we'll never see each other again; if I win, you must publicly shout three times, "I, Zhu Yizhou, am blind!"
If you dare to fight, then keep your appointment on time; if you dare not, then shout "I am a coward" three times in public.
Zhu Yizhou was stunned after reading the challenge.
He never expected that this challenge letter would come from Su Yuxuan.
After a moment, the surprise faded, and his face was full of disdain:
Su Yuxuan is merely a Two Spirit Root. She was only at the Late Stage of the Golden Core Realm when she broke off the engagement, and now she's at most at the Early Nascent Soul Realm.
I had already reached the Peak of the Nascent Soul Realm, and the difference in strength between us was like heaven and earth.
Where did she get the courage to challenge me?
Do you really think that people at the same Nascent Soul Realm have the same combat strength?
People from small cultivation Lineage are ignorant and arrogant.
But that's fine too. Once I defeat her with my own hands, I can completely sever this relationship and have nothing to do with her anymore.
Lin Yan looked at Zhu Yizhou and asked in a questioning tone:
"Senior Brother Zhu, who is this arrogant fool who has challenged you to a duel?"
Zhu Yizhou glanced at the curious looks on everyone's faces, his tone full of disdain:
"The one who challenged me was Su Yuxuan, who only has Two Spirit Root and was also the one I broke off our engagement with."
She said she wanted to settle things with me three months later on the Flying Immortal Arena in Flying Immortal City.
He paused, then continued, "However, given her cultivation aptitude, she's at most at the Early Nascent Soul Realm now."
How dare you issue me a challenge? You're truly ignorant and arrogant.
It seems that my decision to call off the engagement back then was the right one.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan's lips twitched involuntarily, and he had already mentally given Zhu Yizhou a thorough dressing-down:
Senior Brother Zhu is good in every way, except he can't control his mouth and dares to say anything.
Going to someone's door to annul the engagement is already a shameful thing to do, but he, on the contrary, acted as if he was clearly in the wrong.
Not only did he say it openly, but he also bluntly stated that he broke off the engagement because he disliked the other person's lack of talent.
What's worse, he actually said it in front of Wang Ruoxi, whom he was pursuing.
Didn't he see that Senior Sister Wang's expression changed?
Fine, I'll still try to smooth things over for him, hoping to salvage some of his image in Senior Sister Wang's eyes.
Lin Yan then tried to smooth things over. "Su Yuxuan is at most at the Early Nascent Soul Realm, yet she dares to challenge Senior Brother Zhu. She is indeed out of her mind and cannot recognize reality."
No wonder Senior Brother Zhu broke off the engagement.
However, Senior Brother Zhu was kind-hearted and would rather bear the infamy of annulment than secretly kill Su Yuxuan.
That kind of courage and responsibility is what makes a true man!
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yizhou immediately showed an expression of agreement and said with a smile:
"Junior Brother Lin understands me best. It's a pity that Su Yuxuan can't see my kindness, otherwise she wouldn't have insisted on challenging me."
Having said that, he turned to the maid and instructed her, "Go and tell the person who delivered the challenge that I have accepted Su Yuxuan's challenge, and tell her to prepare for defeat in advance."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The maidservant respectfully responded and then bowed and left the banquet hall.
Zhu Yizhou's gaze swept over everyone present, then he burst into loud laughter:
"Three months later, it will be the Flying Immortal Assembly in Flying Immortal City."
Everyone is welcome to come and watch. I will defeat Su Yuxuan and make her realize the gap between us.
However, her challenge was minor; now everyone can continue enjoying the delicious food.
Everyone immediately responded, "Three months from now, we will definitely go to Flying Immortal City to witness Senior Brother Zhu's brilliance."
The banquet hall instantly became lively. Zhu Yizhou continued to fawn over Wang Ruoxi, but her attitude was noticeably colder than before.
Lin Yan watched helplessly and shook his head: If Senior Brother Zhu can't change his big mouth, it will probably be difficult for him to win over Senior Sister Wang in the future.
On the other side, after learning from the messenger who had sent the challenge that Zhu Yizhou had accepted the challenge, Su Yuxuan couldn't help but burst into laughter:
"Hahaha! Zhu Yizhou, you've finally accepted the challenge."
In this life, I will defeat you and make you lose face in front of the world.
I will let everyone know that I will personally reclaim the dignity I have lost!
After a moment, she composed herself, her eyes hardening.
"I still have three months. I need to consolidate my cultivation, attempt the Trial Tower a few more times, and familiarize myself with and improve my combat style as a martial artist."
In addition, I need to promote this competition more on the system's social media platforms.
That way, when I defeat Zhu Yizhou, more people will know, and I can attract more viewers when I go live, thus earning more Energy Points.